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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 113 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 113

  Expressing support for the International Home Furnishings Market in 
                      High Point, North Carolina.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 19, 2005

     Mrs. Dole (for herself and Mr. Burr) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Expressing support for the International Home Furnishings Market in 
                      High Point, North Carolina.

Whereas the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina 
        (commonly known as the ``High Point Market'') is the largest home 
        furnishings industry trade show of its kind in the world;
Whereas the High Point Market takes place every April and October, and is the 
        largest event in North Carolina, attended by more people for a longer 
        period of time over a larger area than any other event in the State;
Whereas an average of 70,000 manufacturers, exhibitors, sales representatives, 
        retail buyers, interior designers, architects, support personnel, 
        suppliers, and news media attend the High Point Market each April and 
        October;
Whereas people from all 50 States and more than 100 foreign countries attend the 
        High Point Market;
Whereas the High Point Market attracts an average of 2,500 exhibitors from 
        around the world, with international exhibitors constituting more than 
        10 percent of the exhibitors at the event;
Whereas the exhibits at the High Point Market encompass a wide variety of 
        finished products, including case goods (wood furniture), upholstery, 
        accessories, lighting, bedding, and rugs;
Whereas the High Point Market has more than 11,500,000 square feet of permanent 
        showroom space in more than 180 separate buildings in High Point and 
        Thomasville, North Carolina;
Whereas the High Point Market brings $1,140,000,000 and more than 13,000 jobs to 
        North Carolina annually, and creates a significant, lasting, and 
        positive economic impact on a State in which the manufacturing economy 
        is declining due to offshore production;
Whereas the Federal Government has invested in the High Point Market by 
        providing funding to help meet critical transportation infrastructure 
        needs; and
Whereas the High Point Market is a vital engine for economic growth for North 
        Carolina, especially for the region commonly known as the Triad Region: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses support for the International Home 
        Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina;
            (2) commends those who organize and participate in the 
        International Home Furnishings Market for their contributions 
        to economic growth and vitality in North Carolina; and
            (3) recognizes that the International Home Furnishings 
        Market has a positive economic impact on North Carolina and is 
        vital to a region and State adversely affected by a decline in 
        traditional manufacturing.
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